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I won a bid on Ebay for some Harken Carbo Cheek Blocks,
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Author:  ECU_Sailor [ Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:19 pm ]
Post subject:  I won a bid on Ebay for some Harken Carbo Cheek Blocks,
really cheap. Great Deal. But they are the 57 mm size. I know that they are too big, but will they negatively affect the performance if used for my travelers on my jib with a 1/4" or 3/8" line?

Thanks for any advice.

Scott
Author:  MBounds [ Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I won a bid on Ebay for some Harken Carbo Cheek Blocks,
They're huge. Not a good application on the jib sheet.

You want to be able to sheet the jib right down to the front crossbar. That size block won't let you do it.
Author:  Tim H16 [ Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I won a bid on Ebay for some Harken Carbo Cheek Blocks,
Matt,

What type of connector did you use for where the cheek blocks connect to the jib clew?

I thought I saw a picture once that showed you using something like a large "Quick Link" that went thru two of the holes of the clew plate so the cheek blocks were almost on the sides of the clew plate.

Also, I am switching from a lance cleat/swivel cam cleat system to the lo-profile 1075 jib block/cammatic system with the existing swivel cam cleats to be used for the jib traveler car control instead. I plan on using one 3/16" line for the jib traveler control line. Is there a recommended length for this control line and what type of knot would work best on connecting it to the car's post?
Author:  MBounds [ Fri Aug 06, 2010 4:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I won a bid on Ebay for some Harken Carbo Cheek Blocks,
The connector to the jib clew is just a shackle. It's just installed so the bow of the shackle goes through one hole and the pin through the other. It's a bit of a pain to put on (need three hands), but it absolutely minimizes the block stack-up at the clew.

The control lines are about 10' long each. I'd take a piece of stainless steel seizing wire and wrap it around the post to hold the pin up. Then two half hitches in the line (a slip-style knot) is all you need:
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Until the knot sets in new line, you'll want to tape the end back to the standing part to keep it from coming undone.
Author:  Tim H16 [ Fri Aug 06, 2010 7:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I won a bid on Ebay for some Harken Carbo Cheek Blocks,
Matt,

Thanks for your help.
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